[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 103 (Thursday, July 25, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1369]
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                    RECOGNITION OF MR. JOE ORSCHELN

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 25, 2002

  Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Mr. Joe 
Orscheln, a very special young man who has exemplified the finest 
qualities of citizenship and leadership by taking an active part in 
national government.
  Joe is a senior at Southern Methodist University and has 
distinguished himself as an intern in my Washington office by serving 
the great people of the 6th District of Missouri. Joe joined my staff 
for the 107th Congress as part of the House of Representatives intern 
program at the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C., a program 
designed to involve students in the legislative process through active 
participation. Through this program, Joe has had the opportunity to 
observe firsthand the inner workings of national government and has 
gained valuable insight into the process by which laws are made.
  During his time as an intern in my office, Joe has successfully 
demonstrated his abilities in the performance of such duties as 
conducting research, helping with constituent services, and assuming 
various other responsibilities to make the office run as smoothly as 
possible. Joe has earned recognition as a valuable asset to the entire 
U.S. House of Representatives and my office through the application of 
his knowledge and skills acquired prior to his tenure as an intern and 
through a variety of new skills he has acquired while serving the 
people of Missouri and our Nation.
  Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Mr. Joe 
Orscheln for his many important contributions to the U.S. House of 
Representatives during the current session, as well as joining with me 
to extend to him our very best wishes for continued success and 
happiness in all his future endeavors.

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